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Alka-Seltzer Gold

Drug class

Acidifying Activity [MoA]; Anti-coagulant [EPC]; Calcium Chelating Activity [MoA]; Calculi Dissolution Agent [EPC]; Decreased Coagulation Factor Activity [PE]; Increased Large Intestinal Motility [PE]; Inhibition Large Intestine Fluid/Electrolyte Absorption [PE]; Osmotic Activity [MoA]; Osmotic Laxative [EPC]; Potassium Compounds [CS]; Potassium Salt [EPC]

Uses

Uses for the relief of ● heartburn ● acid indigestion ● sour stomach

Warnings

Reye’s syndrome: Children and teenagers who have or are recovering from chicken pox or flu-like symptoms should not use this product. When using this product, if changes in behavior with nausea and vomiting occur, consult a doctor because these symptoms could be an early sign of Reye’s syndrome, a rare but serious illness. Allergy alert: Aspirin may cause a severe allergic reaction which may include: · hives · facial swelling · asthma (wheezing) · shock Stomach bleeding warning: This product contains an NSAID, which may cause severe stomach bleeding. The chance is higher if you ● are age 60 or older ● have had stomach ulcers or bleeding problems ● take a blood thinning (anticoagulant) or steroid drug ● take other drugs containing prescription or nonprescription NSAIDs (aspirin, ibuprofen, naproxen, or others) ● have 3 or more alcoholic drinks every day while using this product ● take more or for a longer time than directed

Dosage & administration

Directions ● fully dissolve tablets in 4 ounces of water before taking adults and children 12 years and over 2 tablets every 4 hours as needed, or asdirected by a doctor do not exceed8 tablets in 24 hours adults 60 years and over 2 tablets every 4 hours as needed, or as directed by a doctor do not exceed 6 tablets in 24 hours children under 12 years 1 tablet every 4 hours as needed, or as directed by a doctor do not exceed 4 tablets in 24 hours

Active ingredient

Active Ingredients Anhydrous citric acid 1000 mg.................................………Antacid Potassium bicarbonate 344 mg.…..………………….……..Antacid Sodium bicarbonate (heat-treated) 1050 mg………………Antacid

Inactive ingredient

Inactive ingredients Inactive ingredients magnesium stearate, mannitol

Dosage forms & strengths

TABLET, EFFERVESCENT
CITRIC ACID MONOHYDRATE 1000 mg/1 POTASSIUM BICARBONATE 344 mg/1 SODIUM BICARBONATE 1050 mg/1

All identified pills

Official source

DailyMed

Also known as

Alka-Seltzer Gold